HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 - Mike BartleyCity of Brookings Governance and Ends Policies - Appendix A
City Council Code of Ethics
Approved May 13, 2002
The mayor and council are responsible for making policy decisions for the community. The City
Council provides vision, direction and leadership to the community and the organization. The
City Council further represents the Brookings Community with other governmental entities and
officials. In order to maintain and enhance public trust and confidence in our local government,
to achieve equity and social justice, to affirm human dignity, and to better the quality of life for
residents of Brookings the members of the City Council dedicate themselves to the stewardship of
the public trust and therefore embrace the following ideals, seeking to:
❖ Uphold constitutional government and the laws of the city of Brookings;
❖ Conduct public and private life as to be an example for my fellow citizens;
❖ Be mindful of my neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all and to extend
the same treatment I wish to receive myself;
❖ Abstain from voting when a conflict of interest exists in accordance with the Brookings
City Charter, Section 7.01 (a) Conflicts ofInterest provision;
❖ Be tolerant, respectful and attentive. Avoid comments, body language or distracting
activity that conveys a message of disrespect for the presentations from citizens, staff or
colleagues;
❖ Maintain and respect the confidentiality of private and confidential information;
❖ Attend all regular and special meetings, including briefings, and public functions where
my presence is expected;
❖ Be prepared by reading all documents pertaining to an issue in advance of the above
mentioned meetings or event;
❖ Be an active and attentive participant;
❖ Be professional in both appearance and manner; and
❖ Read, comprehend and comply with local, state, and national governmental guidance,
directives, regulations and ordinances pertaining to my position.
It is the policy of the City of Brookings to uphold, promote, and demand the highest
standards of ethics from all its Council members. Brookings Council members shall maintain the
utmost standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, honesty, and fairness in carrying out their
public duties, avoid any improprieties in their roles as public servants including the appearance of
impropriety, and never use their city position or powers for improper personal gain.
The code of ethical behavior will govern members of the City Council. City Council
members are encouraged self -monitor their behavior and offer constructive recommendations to
fellow Council members if necessary. As a member of the City Council, I accept these ideals
and policy, and pledge to do in the interest and purposes for which our government has been
established.
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